In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar!

Wang Yan turned around and saw that the person who had called out to him was none other than the proctor, Reginald of the Abhidhamma school.

The scholar approached with a solemn expression and unhurried steps, his eyes revealing a scrutinizing yet appreciative gaze.

Before Wang Yan could ask any questions, he cut to the chase: "I just took a look at your answer sheet. Whether it's the translation of ancient characters or the analysis of runes, it's quite accurate and insightful. In fact, your insights on certain details are even more thorough than I expected. With your talent, if you were to study at the School of Epistemology, your future achievements would be limitless."

"I am currently considering recruiting several promising new students as my disciples..."

He paused briefly, his gaze falling on Wang Yan's face, his tone sincere, "If you're willing, you can come directly to my research group after enrollment. I promise to open all my academic resources to you."

A [Habanta] possesses considerable academic resources, including, but not limited to, unpublished ancient corpora, manuscripts on high-level runes, and opportunities to participate in international academic exchanges.

It's clear that he really took a liking to Wang Yan, this new student, and wanted to take him under his wing and train him properly.

After all, as a [Habantha], if he makes a promise but breaks it, it could lead to a decline in his reputation within the Academy and a loss of more academic resources.

You must understand, now it's the time when Little Lucky Grass King is in charge, not the time when Great Sage Azar was in charge.

Although academic crimes still cannot be suppressed, the academic atmosphere in the Academy has finally improved.

However, Wang Yan bowed slightly to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your high regard, Your Excellency Reginald. I am deeply honored by your invitation."

After a slight pause, he declined, saying, "However, before that, I was introduced to Senior Farusan by Mr. Tinari, the forest ranger of Huacheng Guo, and accepted her invitation to study under her after enrolling."

Upon hearing this, Reginald's expression remained unchanged, though a faint hint of regret flashed in his eyes.

He nodded slightly, his voice still calm: "I see. Senior Falushan is very knowledgeable, especially in the field of ancient mechanisms and rune combinations. It's a good thing that you can get her guidance."

Although both are of the same name, Reginald has to address Farusan as a senior.

In the academic field, seniority is always a prerequisite. You can break out of this rule if you have enough ability.

Clearly, Reginald was not the academic genius Kapilavastu, and he was still inferior to Farusan.

Reginald paused for a moment, then said, "Since we have already made an agreement, I will not force you. However, if you encounter any academic difficulties in the future, or need to borrow some obscure literature, you can still come to me at any time. I have high hopes for your potential and look forward to you going further in the path of writing."

After speaking, Reginald nodded slightly to Wang Yan, then turned and walked slowly to the podium to continue organizing the exam papers.

Wang Yan bowed again and calmly left the examination room.

Outside the examination hall, crowds were already surging.

As soon as Wang Yan came out, he saw two familiar faces.

"Tinari, Kolei!" Wang Yan strode over, a hint of joy on his face. "You...were waiting for me?"

As one of the first friends he made after coming into this world, Wang Yan couldn't help but feel happy looking at the two master and disciple.

Although Tina was initially wary of Wang Yan, his help to Wang Yan is undeniable.

If it weren't for Tina, Wang Yan's start would never have been so smooth.

"I just happened to be passing by and saw that the exams had ended, so I waited here for a bit," Tinari said softly.

Ke Lai, on the other hand, was much more lively: "Mr. Wang Yan, how did your exam go?"

She used to be very introverted, but as she resolved her inner conflicts and made more friends, she naturally became more outgoing.

Ultimately, she was just a young girl in the prime of her life.

Wang Yan smiled and said, "I think I did pretty well; I should pass."

After saying that, Wang Yan added, "The timing is perfect. Let's go to Lambad Tavern; it's my treat to dinner!"

He had received so much kindness from Daochenglin before, and now that they were waiting for him here, he naturally had to reciprocate.

Tina nodded, not refusing: "Okay."

Cole beamed, "I want Lombard fish rolls!"

"No problem, order whatever you like!" Wang Yan waved his hand generously.

Tina looked at him with a smile: "It seems you're doing quite well in Sumeru City."

"Haha, thanks to your introduction, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to settle down so quickly." Wang Yan's tone was filled with gratitude. "By the way, how are Amir and Iraz?"

These two forest rangers were the first two people Wang Yan encountered.

It was Amir who entrusted Tinari to take care of Wang Yan, so Wang Yan always kept it in mind.

Tina nodded: "It's the same as always, nothing has changed."

No change means stability, which is a good thing!

Wang Yan nodded: "I'll go back and see them when I have less to do here."

"Then they'll be very happy."

"I'm happy too!"

...

The three chatted and soon arrived at Baoshang Street from the Church of Christ, and then crossed Baoshang Street to the square above Tianbi Pond, which is where the Lambad Tavern is located.

It was just the time when the high school entrance exam ended, and there were quite a few people here, mostly scholars who had taken the exam today.

The room was buzzing with noise as everyone discussed today's exam content.

There were scholars from all schools of thought, who gathered in twos and threes to discuss answers, joke around, or drink to drown their sorrows, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

The three of them finally found an empty table in the corner and sat down.

Wang Yan pushed the menu in front of Ke Lai and said with a smile, "Come on, Ke Lai, order whatever you want."

Cole's eyes lit up, and she took the menu and began to look through it carefully.

Wang Yan then looked at Tinali and said, "You don't need to be so polite either."

Tinari shook his head: "Let Cole order."

Ke Lai was his disciple, so he naturally knew his tastes and couldn't be wrong.

Wang Yan nodded and poured a glass of water for each of the three: "Your return to the Commandery this time shouldn't just be for reporting on the forest patrol work, right?"

Tina's expression softened slightly. She picked up her water cup, took a small sip, and said in a low voice, "Indeed. This time when I came back, I also went to Jingshan Palace to see Lord Little Auspicious Grass King."

"Oh? Is there something important?"

Wang Yan's heart stirred slightly, but his face remained expressionless.

He thought that Little Lucky Grass King might ask Tinari some questions about himself.

However, Tinari's answer did not address this issue, perhaps because Nasita did not ask, or perhaps because Tinari intentionally avoided the topic.

"The main purpose is to report on the current situation of sinners such as the former Great Sage Azhar, who was exiled to Dochen Forest."

Tina's voice was calm, but Wang Yan could detect a hint of complex emotion in it: "During this time, Hazard and the others... have become increasingly haggard."

In fact, many scholars have very complex feelings about the great sage Hazard.

On the one hand, the crimes of Azar and others are beyond doubt—imprisoning one's own god is an unforgivable sin in the world of Teyvat, regardless of the circumstances.

However, it cannot be denied that he did accomplish a great deal during Hazard's tenure.

A bad person can become a great sage, but it is unlikely that a very weak bad person can become a great sage.

To become a great sage must mean that one's achievements and knowledge have been recognized by the vast majority of scholars.

Merits cannot outweigh faults, and faults cannot negate merits.

Therefore, when talking about the former Great Sage Azhar, Tinari's tone was somewhat complicated.